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Antifungals 2 groups covered |
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Superficial mycosis and systemic mycosis (most dangerous) |
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Amphotericin B is the DOC for: |
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Systemic infections but highly toxic Only used for progressive and fatal infections |
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Amphotericin B is detected for: |
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Up to a year after withdrawal |
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Amphotericin B adverse effects |
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Nephrotoxicity- check kidney fxn every 3-4 days |
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Inhibits CYP 450 enzyme Drug levels would Inc bc nothing is getting metabolized - dec levels of those drugs - cisapride, pimozide, dofetilide, quinidine |
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Flucytosine used for:
Used in combo with: |
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Serious infections if candida and crytococcus neoformans
Amphotericin B |
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Flucytosine adverse effects |
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Bone marrow suppression Monitor renal fxn |
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Tinea pedis- athletes foot Tinea corporis- ringworm tinea cruris- jock itch Tinea capitus- griseofulvin |
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Ganciclovir adverse effects |
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Teratogenic Can cause harm to baby if pregnant |
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Interferon alpha used for: |
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Interferon alpha Used for how long? |
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12 months of tx but usually relapse after tx withdrawal |
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Interferon alpha adverse effects |
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Hep B transmission through: |
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